By Raiiq Ridwan It had been around ten years since Muhammad (peace be upon him) had become a prophet. A lot had gone on since; his own tribe and clan had turned against him. His followers had been persecuted, and some, such as Sumayyah and Yasir (Allah be pleased with them) were actually martyred due … Read more
“Thanks.” “You’re so sweet!” “Really appreciate it.” Etcetera. What do you say when someone does something nice? You can now revive a priceless sunnah many times a day, just by saying”Jazaak Allahu khayran!” جزاك اللهُ خيرًا “JazaakAllaahu khayr/khayran” means: “May Allaah reward you with good (khayr). It’s an actual dua’ you are making, so say … Read more
When you just say “salaam,” “good-bye,” “later,” or “see you” when you depart from friends, family, or other company, you’re missing out on a chance to practice a beautiful sunnah of the companions! Learn how to recite surah al ‘Asr with tajweed and memorize it. Copy the companions and recite surah al ‘Asr when you … Read more
Do you ever worry about your sins? Do you ever wonder if your dua will be answered? Are you scared your prayer won’t be accepted? There’s something you can do whenever you wake at night that will lead to your forgiveness— and to the acceptance and answering of your prayers! Write the above dua on … Read more
Say: ‘if the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Quran, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support.’ [Quran, 17:88] We hear this claim everywhere— the Quran is inimitable, no one can possibly surpass its literature. … Read more
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allah Ta’ala said (translation): And your Lord says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible. [Quran, 40:60] Also, And when My servants ask you concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant … Read more
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم If one is serious about one’s studies, be it studying about Islam or any other subject, one spends quite a lot of time of the day studying. Still, sometimes we find it very difficult to cope. We seem to always fail to do as much as we expect from ourselves. Sometimes … Read more
By S. R. Balkhi and K. Balkhi In this world of great scientific progress, sophisticated diplomacy, admirable rivalry in advancement and research, we have become extremely busy. It is time to step back from the manic nature of our packed daily routines– and think. The Great Rush: Skewed Benchmarks Why are we on earth? Is … Read more
How would you like to make those moments of joy even more joyful? Did you know that there’s a sunnah for when you feel happy? Print and post this delightful sunnah to remind yourself to say it during your next happy moment, and encourage the children to develop this habit early! (Check out more sunnan … Read more